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NHTSA Recall #17V081000 — MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class SUSPENSION

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ID: #17V081000 MFR: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
Risk if Unfixed
The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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What happened

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.

Risk if unfixed

The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450

Affected Vehicles

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V081000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM recall for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class? (Campaign #17V081000)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened. The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash. MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.